Blom vs Gentleman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
BlomChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GentlemanChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
Blom1/2
Gentleman1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Gentleman
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blom
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BlomAqualisGentlemanViorisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
47%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
12%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGentlemanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
fruity77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
green77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantGardeniaFloral NotesGrapefruitCassisGreen NotesBergamotNeroli
Heart
MagnoliaPowdery NotesJasmineRoseGeranium
Base
Bourbon VanillaCashmere WoodWhite MuskAmberVetiverCedar
Top
GrapefruitMandarinOrangeTeaHerbal Notes
Heart
Black PepperPink PepperGeraniumMagnoliaJasmineNeroli
Base
PatchouliOakmossVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Magnolia and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall38
Winter25
Day100
Night20
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,929
PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#58,424
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlom by Aqualis opens with a tart burst of black currant, green cassis, and bitter grapefruit, immediately framed by gardenia and neroli. As the citrus brightness settles, a heart of magnolia, rose, and white jasmine emerges, wrapped in clean powdery notes. The dry-down relies on cashmere wood, bourbon vanilla, and wh…
Reviews →Vioris Gentleman pairs sharp grapefruit and bitter orange with black pepper and green oakmoss. It is a dry, clean fragrance designed for warm mornings and office wear. The scent offers a classic, masculine structure that feels professional and fresh without relying on cheap synthetic sweetness.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Blom or Gentleman?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Blom is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Blom for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
Do Blom and Gentleman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Magnolia and Jasmine.
Is Blom or Gentleman better for summer or winter?
Blom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blom and Gentleman?
Blom has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Floral Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Powdery Notes, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, White Musk and Amber. Gentleman has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin, Orange and Tea, heart notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.
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